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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Monday, September 28 2009
Shattered Records Showcase @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle presents a showcase of Shattered Records artists, including Jay Reatard, NoBunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, and Useless Eaters. Show starts at 9:30pm, tickets are $15, and can be purchased through Ticketweb. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western Avenue. (773) 276-3600.
Chain and the Gang @ Beat Kitchen
Chicago punk-funk staple and talk show host, Ian Svenonius has a new-ish band, Chain and the Gang. They perform tonight at the Beat Kitchen. D. Rider and The Love of Everything open. Bring your dancing shoes, it should be a wild show. 9pm. $10. Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont. 17+.
Musicians at Work Forum @ Double Door
What do you do after you get the gig? This discussion explores the process of putting together a show. Topics include advancing the show, preparing equipment and set list, merchandise and mailing list materials, how to deal with the venue, and how to do a soundcheck. Panelists include FOH engineer Jesse Ewan of Double Door, booking person Phil Kosch of Double Door, and Alex White, Musician. Paul Natkin of the Chicago Music Commission moderates. 6pm. Admission is free. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489 3160.
